THANK YOU PREMIER FORD!! The…

THANK YOU PREMIER FORD!!

The decision to create bike lanes on major streets without fully considering their impact on congestion is truly perplexing.

I support having bike lanes, but they are far more practical on secondary streets. Premier Ford’s observation resonates with me; less than 1% of people use these lanes, even in favourable weather.

I’m at a loss as to how the City justified installing so many lanes without more logical planning (beyond an attempt to push people toward transit - i.e. their war with the car).

Living in downtown Toronto, I try to walk everywhere and only drive when absolutely necessary. I frequently notice how underutilized the bike lanes (during the four winter months, sightings of cyclists are extremely rare), and how streetcars contribute to gridlock.

Thoughtful, strategic planning could go a long way in addressing these issues. To alleviate congestion, the City (with help from the Province):

1) Relocate bike lanes from primary streets to less congested routes
2) Replace streetcars with electric buses, and
3) Prioritize the completion of the Ontario Line